Here’s your round-up of practical and useful guides for schools that Tes has published in the past seven days.  

General teaching topics

• 5 reasons your pupils need a Christmas quiz this week
• 5 school slang terms that differ across the country
• 7 questions to help you teach outside your subject
• Stop talking ‘at’ teachers and listen to them instead
• Is it possible to motivate students to read?
• Why shape, space and measure must be an EYFS priority
   

International schools

• 5 tips for making character education stick
• 5 ways to form international friendships beyond school
• Coronavirus: 7 ways we’ve kept the joy of music alive
• The view from Nepal: Why radio lessons were our saviour
• 2 ways to create a happy mindset in these dark times
• The festive joy of a door-decorating competition
• Why a paper aeroplane challenge is no flight of fancy
   

For those with a subscription to the magazine

• The Tes person of the year 2020
• Why the last day of term should be a ‘fun day’
• Why saying the wrong thing in class isn’t all bad
• How to boost wellbeing alongside academic performance
• Can too much signposting put a block on learning?
• It’s time to get SEND off the sidelines
• How to say a proper thank you to your staff
• Online learning: colleges’ tips for success